noun
the ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior
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Self-control is essential in maintaining a professional demeanor in the workplace.
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I really need to work on my self-control when it comes to eating junk food.
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Dude, you seriously need to up your self-control game at parties.
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Having self-control is like having a superpower to resist temptations.